Software developers should plan ahead

So you’ve slogged it out for four years at varsity earning your computer science degree and can’t wait to get out there and make a name for yourself as a hot new software developer? Great, but there are a few tricks of the trade you need to be aware of to ensure all that hard work pays off.

Nurse your career back to life

The demand for medical professionals is drawing the attention of promising young talent but what does a career in nursing entail? Taking care of the sick and terminally ill requires a well-informed mind, a kind heart and a strong stomach.

What do employers really want?

Sales strategist Jill Konrath speaks about what employers want from job candidates, how to avoid the biggest mistakes unemployed people are making while maintaining vitality during the job search period. Read these tips and learn how to stand out from the crowd.

Developing tomorrow's entrepreneurial leaders

The new Fellowship Scholarship programme by Allan Gray Orbis Foundation aims to develop entrepreneurial-minded first year university students into 'future high growth entrepreneurial leaders' and includes comprehensive financial support, amongst other benefits.

Your references can help you get the job

A good reference can tip the scales during the interviewing process yet many candidates overlook the importance of solid references. Career coach Catherine Breet-Byers tells applicants how to protect, prepare and leverage referees to secure the job.

Ace your panel interview

Are you intimidated by panel interviews? Then it might surprise you that ‘the judges probably aren’t very excited to be there either’ says recruitment consultant Peggy Mckee. Discover the truth about the interview room and follow Mckee’s practical and refreshing advice and ace your next interview.

Should you use a recruitment agency?

Are recruitment agencies the solution to your unemployment woes? Follow these guidelines when approaching a recruitment company to make the most of your job search and improve your chances of getting that perfect job.

Don’t burn your bridges when you resign

When resiging be sure to exit your job with grace cautions recruitment consultant Niteske Marshall, warning that those who fail to leave their managers or collegues on good terms may suffer later, especially in South Africa 'where industries tend to be smaller and people often work within the same sector for many years.'

The art of a good CV

A well-written CV is brief, factual, relevant and free of errors and gimmicks and with such high levels of competition in the job market today your CV is your ticket to the job of your dreams.

Find a job, don’t lose yourself

Potential employers are looking for more than just an impressive CV. Displaying a positive attitude in the midst of staggering unemployment levels and economic instability will set you apart from other job seekers; here HR specialist Patricia Frame speaks about how to remain upbeat during your job search.

How to climb the ladder

Is your career on track? Through a successful career planning strategy and constant revision of that strategy you can achieve your career goals. According to the experts 'the great heights you wish to reach are not entirely out of your hands'.

Steps to a successful job interview

A successful interview is determined long before an applicant enters the interview room. If you are struggling to put your best foot forward during your interviews use these tips to sharpen your preparation process and approach your next interview with confidence.

You could be what industry is looking for

Unemployment has been at the forefront of the nation’s concerns as few have escaped the devastating effects, bearing witness either through personal experience, or family and friends to the tragedy it brings. Dr Phil shares some of Brad Karsh’s insider tips on how to find jobs, network successfully, redesign resumes, and penetrate the market after a hiatus.

How do you guarantee career success?

One thing the general public can be sure of when it comes to finding or retaining employment is that there are no guarantees in the current unstable economic landscape. A university degree no longer holds the security and promise it once did, and individuals are now considering alternative methods to ‘making a living’, but is entrepreneurship the answer?

Would you like to be a professional lifeguard?

In preparation for the summer season the City of Cape Town’s Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department has committed to recruiting and training up to 300 temporary lifegaurds to monitor the 36 public swimming pools across the city during the festive season.

Land your dream job and create real wealth

Job security, success and building a better future are all things that people desire. But how do we attain this lifestyle? Here are a few points to consider in order to foster career and personal growth.

TalentUp gives hope to school leavers

The January 2011 report from Solidarity predicts that 60% of matriculants will not find employment; in addition many students cannot afford tertiary education and those who can have to fight for their place as universities battle to accommodate applicants. So what are the prospects for unskilled school leavers and inexperienced graduates?

Know your study options

What are the study options available to school leavers? Des Squire provides some insight into the more conventional options such as university, private and public FET colleges and the benefits of attending the various institutions.

Create a ‘top of the pile’ CV

As competition in the job market continues to intensify, job seekers need to gain the edge over competing applicants, and a well-written CV is one way of achieving this advantage. The CV is the key that will either unlock the door to the interview room or permanently bar the opportunities that lie ahead.

Unemployment an opportunity for success

Career coach Maggie Mistal provides practical advice to the unemployed population and gives hope and inspiration to millions through her interview ‘How to find a job during a recession’.